The SW/TEX PCA/ACA annual conference represents one of the nation's largest gatherings of interdisciplinary scholars, with a particular interest in critical examinations of non-traditional or cross-disciplinary topics. The deadline for proposals is November 15.

The 2008 SW/TX PCA/ACA Conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Further details regarding the conference (listing of all areas, hotel, registration, tours, etc.) can be found at http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/

Now accepting proposals for “Music and Politics” (formerly “Protest Music”) in the Music Area, a well-represented area with outstanding participants in years past. We welcome proposals on the interaction of music and political activity—broadly defined—their role in American popular culture, including storytelling, film, television, radio, literature, and the Internet. Prospective topics include:
For purposes of this conference, “Protest Music” may be defined as music which carries oppositional politic connotations in either (a) content, (b) intent, OR (c) reception. Hence, musics which may originate without protest content or intent may, in changing contexts, be seen as protest-oriented.

Music as a tool of social commentary or political protest in the Southwest

Protest or radical musics of immigrant communities, particularly those which came from elsewhere and were established in the Southwest

Protest or radical musics across the continent as a tool of commentary or social change.

Appropriations, assimilations, borrowings, and “readings” of protest or radical musics into mainstream literature and culture

Inquiries regarding this area and/or abstracts of 250 words may be sent to Chris Smith at the email address below; Dr Smith will coordinate the panel but it will be chaired, in his absence, by a qualified substitute. Proposals (electronic only, please) should include current curriculum vitae or résumé (3-page maximum) and a 250-word abstract, including name, institutional affiliation if any, and working title.

For graduate students a complete list of SW/TX PCA/ACA awards and submission information will be available June 1, 2007.

Conference Website: http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/ (updated regularly)

Submission deadline is November 15 2007. The registration deadline is December 31, 2007. All participants must register by that date or will not be permitted to present or appear in the program.

Dr Christopher Smith
Vernacular Music Center
Department of Music History and Literature
School of Music MS 2033
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
806.742.2270 x249
christopher.smith_at_ttu.edu

Dr Christopher Smith
Vernacular Music Center
Department of Music History and Literature
School of Music MS 2033
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
806.742.2270 x249

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